Gerald T. O'Donnell, 84, of Derry, NH, died suddenly Wednesday April 6, 2022 in his home. He was born in Holton, ME on April 8, 1937, a son of the late John and Lucy (Dugan) O'Donnell. Jerry had been a resident of Derry for almost 70 years, formerly living in Holton ME. He was a graduate of Hodgdon High School in Hodgdon, ME, Class of 1954. Jerry retired after 25 years from the State of NH DOT as a patrol foreman. He was a communicant of St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Derry where he had worked the Church Bingo for many years. Jerry served as a 4th degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus Council #3023 in Derry. He served many years with the Derry Little League; many remember him calling the wrong strikes on us. Also, he was a member of the Hoodkroft County Club Senior Golf League.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Beverly (Newcomb) O'Donnell of Derry; his daughter, Cathy Seeley and her husband David of Derry; his son, Thomas O'Donnell and wife Elizabeth of Lexington, KY; eight grandchildren; four great grandchildren; his siblings, Margaret Halleck of Ft. Myers, FL, Clifford O’Donnell of Orington, ME, and Allen O’Donnell of Columbus, OH; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his daughter, Susan Falls in 2020, and his siblings, Eugene, Dennis, Alice, Kathryn, Helen, Stella, Francis, and Donald.
Many local friends and extended family felt Jerry was a “second” dad to them, we all know you will miss him. Please join us to celebrate his life!
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, April 12th from 6 – 8pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry. Masks are at the discretion of the attendee. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 13th at 10:00am in St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 26 Crystal Avenue, Derry. The burial will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery in E. Derry. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made via check to: Derry Diamond Athletic Association, In Memory of Gerald O’Donnell, PO Box 747, Derry NH 03038.